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Maricopa County Superior Court

New education tax again survives, high court appeal pending

Jun 15, 2021 Tax is the result of voter-approved prop 208
The new Automotive Technology and Innovation Center at Pima Community College was dedicated in May 18, 2021. The center will offer students education in the technology of both internal combustion and electric vehicles.

PCC opens automotive technology center

May 18, 2021 It's one of the college's new centers of excellence.
The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

AZ Senate passes sex ed bill, again

May 17, 2021 A similar bill was vetoed by Governor Ducey last month.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education notebook: Teens get vaccine, UA closes out the school year

May 15, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

Vetoed Arizona sex education bill coming back with changes

May 12, 2021 The revised bill strips out provisions that specifically targeted discussion of LGBTQ issues
A group stands in support of in-state tuition eligibility for Arizona students with DACA status at a June 29, 2017, Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

Arizona voters to decide on in-state tuition for Dreamers next year

May 11, 2021 A bill asking voters to repeal a portion of a 2006 law barring non-citizens from accessing the tuition rate passed Arizona Legislature Monday.
Students attend a biology class at BASIS Oro Valley.

Education notebook: Controversial bill would ban touchy subjects in class, UA adds minor

May 8, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Asian Pacific Island research is largely limited to World War II era intervention.

New Asian Pacific American studies minor added to UA studies

May 4, 2021 It offers students a wider range of research into the history and culture of the region.
File image of students using school-provided laptops in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

Education notebook: Federal funding comes to Tucson, UA moves toward clean energy

May 1, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

TUSD makes plans to replace buses using federal aid

May 1, 2021 The district will receive over $70 million in ESSER funds
A row of empty desks inside a classroom at Mesquite Elementary on August 10, 2020. Students began the school year with at-home learning.

Education notebook: Program for new teachers gets funding, TUSD deseg order could end soon

Apr 24, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden travels to Window Rock, Arizona, within the Navajo Nation April 22-23, 2021, to learn about the needs of the tribal nation.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden makes 2-day trip in Navajo Nation

Apr 23, 2021 Biden meets with tribal leaders, women, business leaders, vaccination workers and children to discuss the needs of the nation.
The shadows of children playing outside at a school in Tucson.

TUSD prepares for ‘full house’ during summer

Apr 17, 2021 Citing concerns over learning losses, TUSD expands its summer offerings
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Tuition costs hold steady for most Arizona college students.

Apr 16, 2021 Regents hold the line during pandemic disruption.
Researchers describe increased screen time as one of the top family concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marketing to kids a big concern during pandemic

Apr 13, 2021 Research shows parents are becoming more worried about the impact of on-screen advertising.
A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Education notebook: Tucson schools face learning losses and funding challenges

Apr 10, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

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